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Month: March 2016

“I Go Where I Want” that’s what the butterfly said. This is a collage made in Photoshop with 3 of my recent Nikon photos. I really liked the framed graffiti that I shot this weekend. But it was so dark in the abandoned building I couldn’t get the detail of the graffiti without blowing out…… Continue reading I Go Where I Want

It proved to be a gorgeous weekend to explore a few of the abandoned buildings in Fort Worth. This was my first time to do so, and I found it provided an odd mix of emotions. Disheartenment when you consider the desolation, abandonment and destruction yet coupled with an excitement and joy as you were…… Continue reading Photo Day: Urban Exploration

First and foremost, thank you to our Veterans, who have and do keep freedom alive in America and abroad! To view the full Flickr album, click here. Some FUN FACTS from the visit: The first transcontinental crossing of the United States in a single day, was made on September 4, 1922 by “Jimmy” Doolittle. He…… Continue reading Photo Day: Frontiers of Flight Museum

This past Saturday was an interesting photo day. The downtown Fort Worth tour we had anticipated got cancelled due to the tour guide having a water pipe bust in his apartment that morning. Eek, I sure hope all worked out ok for him. So, now left to venture the Fort Worth Streets completely unaware of…… Continue reading Photo Day: Houston St., we have a problem…

The Fort Worth Botanical Gardens is a beautiful place to visit. They are currently hosting their Butterfly exhibit in the Conservatory (does anyone else think of the game “Clue” when they hear that word?) now through Sunday, April 3, 2016. You can get all the details on their website. When asked what kind of animal…… Continue reading Photo Day: Butterflies & Botanicals

Spent a half-day tromping around Downtown Grapevine for some picturesque fun with friends… I was shooting with a Nikon D3200, mostly an 18-55 lens. My favorite from this trip is probably “Elvis has NOT left the building” reflection photo. A 30-second video collage on speed can be found below and the full Photo Album on…… Continue reading Photo Day: Downtown Grapevine